July 11: Moonlight Dinner Train. Forget dinner by candlelight; dinner by moonlight is much more fun, especially while riding an old-fashioned train chugging along through a redwood forest. Complete with a cowboy sing-along, dancing and marshmallow roasting at Bear Mountain. 6:30-11. (Felton: Graham Hill Rd.; 831/335-4484; www.roaringcamp.com)
July 18: Passport Day. Toast the Santa Cruz Mountains terroir by visiting family wineries, sampling award-winning wines and enjoying fine food. Purchase a passport for exclusive access to wineries that aren’t usually open to the public and exclusive barrel tastings—you can also enjoy discounts to local restaurants and waived tasting-room fees. 11-5. (Santa Cruz: Various locations; 831/685-VINE; www.scmwa.com)
